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Symptoms of Brain Injury Delayed After an Accident
All too often, individuals sustain brain injuries and do not even realize it right away. This is dangerous. When a person decides not to seek medical care after a bump or blow to the head or body, they are putting themselves at risk. Sometimes, it takes time for a brain bleed or brain swelling to… read more
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries can occur in a wide variety of ways. The Mayo Clinic states that these incidents happen when a person sustains a violent blow or jolt to the body or head. It is crucial for individuals to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury. Often, individuals who… read more
Congress Considers National Concussion Legislation
Recent reports have highlighted the growing concern that student-athletes are being pushed too quickly to return to the game after receiving a concussion. Concussions – or traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) – result from blunt trauma to the head. Commonly occurring after car accidents or other types of injury accidents, the harm to the brain is… read more
Traumatic Brain Injuries Often The Beginning Of A Disease Process
According to a recent study, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have now been linked to the onset of several debilitating diseases. Commonly associated with birth trauma, car accidents, and sport’s injuries, TBIs have now been shown to set off a neurological process associated with Alzheimer’s, sleep apnea, ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. Complicating… read more
Traumatic Brain Injuries In Thousands of Troops Go Undiagnosed
Recent studies have revealed that the military medical system has failed to diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBI’s) in hundreds, if not thousands, of troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many times, these individuals receive little or no treatment for the effects of these debilitating injuries. TBIs from the war are often mild and occur… read more
New Mexico Car Accident Ends Tragically
In a tragic car accident this past weekend, a 19-year-old Iowa man was killed and five others critically injured when the car they were riding in overturned on westbound interstate 40 near Santa Rosa. The five injured students were flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital with critical injuries, including possible head and brain… read more